Barbecued skewers of fish - seekh ki machali

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFirm white fish
1teaspoonSalt
6Cloves garlic
1½Inch fresh root ginger
1tablespoonGaram masala
1tablespoonGround coriander
1teaspoonCayenne pepper
4ouncesPlain yoghurt
1tablespoonVeg. oil
1Lemon
2Hot green chili peppers

Directions

Fillet and skin fish, then cut into 11/2 inch cubes. Put about 5 pieces on each skewer and sprinkle with salt. Make a paste from the garlic, ginger, spices, and yoghurt and use to cover the fish. Leave for a few hours, then grill. The skewers can be sprinkled with a little oil during cooking, if required. Garnish with the lemon cut into wedges and fine rings of seeded green chili pepper.

from Favorite Indian Food by Diane Seed